Small Claims Court

The Ontario Small Claims Court Limit is $35,000.   You may use Small Claims for matters over that amount, but waive all amounts over $35,000.

We provide Small Claims Court services to clients on a flat fee basis that is in line with what the Judges award back to you if you succeed at trial.

The current Small Claims flat fee rates are:

Flat Fee, exclusive of H.S.T. and disbursements

A maximum of 15% of the principal amount of the claim, as follows:

7.5% billed upon drafting an initial pleading and,

7.5% billed the day following the final settlement conference, if the matter does not settle prior to that date.

i.e. if the matter resolves at the settlement conference or before, the legal fee charged is only 7.5%.

In the case of undefended actions, the second 7.5% is billed upon drafting the assessment or default judgment materials.

Demand Letter & 1 follow up phone call: $60

Garnishment: $200                                          

Writ: $150

Examination in Aid of Execution: $200 plus travel time at $75 per hour.